Graph and download economic data for Age Dependency Ratio: Older Dependents to Working-Age Population for the United States (SPPOPDPNDOLUSA) from 1960 to 2024 about 64 years +, working-age, ratio, population, and USA.

The average for 2023 based on 196 countries was 58.49 percent. The highest value was in Niger: 104.73 percent and the lowest value was in the United Arab Emirates: 20.6 percent. The indicator is available from 1960 to 2023. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

Graph and download economic data for Age Dependency Ratio: Older Dependents to Working-Age Population for Japan (SPPOPDPNDOLJPN) from 1960 to 2024 about 64 years +, working-age, ratio, Japan, and population.

Age dependency ratio (% of working-age population) in United States was reported at 54.45 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. United States - Age dependency ratio (% of working-age population) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on September of 2025.

In 2021, the projected old age dependency rate was around 15.7 percent. And it was expected to reach 20.1 percent in 2031. The old age dependency ratio in India is seeing a gradual rise since the past few years. Projections reflect a steep rise in old age dependency from 2021 to 2031.

Japan had the highest age dependency ratio among G20 countries in 2023. That year, the population either aged 0-14 years or 65 years and older comprised a share of more than ** percent of the population of those aged 15 to 64. Japan is struggling with an ageing population and one of the lowest fertility rates worldwide. On the other hand, the age dependency ratio in Saudi Arabia was below ** percent, the lowest of the G20. The age dependency ratio is the population of those aged 0-14 and 65 and above as a share of the working age population aged 15-64.

Age dependency ratio (% of working-age population) in China was reported at 44.24 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. China - Age dependency ratio (% of working-age population) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on September of 2025.

Brazil BR: Age Dependency Ratio: % of Working-Age Population data was reported at 44.029 % in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 43.790 % for 2022. Brazil BR: Age Dependency Ratio: % of Working-Age Population data is updated yearly, averaging 64.019 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2023, with 64 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 89.023 % in 1963 and a record low of 43.371 % in 2017. Brazil BR: Age Dependency Ratio: % of Working-Age Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Brazil – Table BR.World Bank.WDI: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Age dependency ratio is the ratio of dependents--people younger than 15 or older than 64--to the working-age population--those ages 15-64. Data are shown as the proportion of dependents per 100 working-age population.;World Bank staff estimates based on age distributions of United Nations Population Division's World Population Prospects: 2024 Revision.;Weighted average;Relevance to gender indicator: this indicator implies the dependency burden that the working-age population bears in relation to children and the elderly. Many times single or widowed women who are the sole caregiver of a household have a high dependency ratio.

Age dependency ratio (% of working-age population) in Finland was reported at 62.68 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Finland - Age dependency ratio (% of working-age population) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on September of 2025.

United States US: Age Dependency Ratio: % of Working-Age Population data was reported at 52.268 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 51.652 % for 2016. United States US: Age Dependency Ratio: % of Working-Age Population data is updated yearly, averaging 52.247 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 66.700 % in 1962 and a record low of 49.442 % in 2009. United States US: Age Dependency Ratio: % of Working-Age Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.World Bank.WDI: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Age dependency ratio is the ratio of dependents--people younger than 15 or older than 64--to the working-age population--those ages 15-64. Data are shown as the proportion of dependents per 100 working-age population.; ; World Bank staff estimates based on age distributions of United Nations Population Division's World Population Prospects: 2017 Revision.; Weighted average; Relevance to gender indicator: this indicator implies the dependency burden that the working-age population bears in relation to children and the elderly. Many times single or widowed women who are the sole caregiver of a household have a high dependency ratio.

The USA: Dependent people as percent of the working age population: The latest value from 2023 is 54.47 percent, an increase from 54.05 percent in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 58.49 percent, based on data from 196 countries. Historically, the average for the USA from 1960 to 2023 is 54.08 percent. The minimum value, 48.75 percent, was reached in 2007 while the maximum of 67.29 percent was recorded in 1961.

Graph and download economic data for Age Dependency Ratio: Older Dependents to Working-Age Population for Germany (SPPOPDPNDOLDEU) from 1960 to 2024 about 64 years +, working-age, ratio, Germany, and population.

Graph and download economic data for Age Dependency Ratio: Older Dependents to Working-Age Population for Hungary (SPPOPDPNDOLHUN) from 1960 to 2024 about 64 years +, Hungary, working-age, ratio, and population.

Niger: Dependent people as percent of the working age population: The latest value from 2023 is 104.73 percent, a decline from 105.13 percent in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 58.49 percent, based on data from 196 countries. Historically, the average for Niger from 1960 to 2023 is 100.42 percent. The minimum value, 95.89 percent, was reached in 1995 while the maximum of 106.62 percent was recorded in 2012.

Cuba CU: Age Dependency Ratio: % of Working-Age Population data was reported at 46.433 % in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 46.098 % for 2022. Cuba CU: Age Dependency Ratio: % of Working-Age Population data is updated yearly, averaging 45.970 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2023, with 64 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 76.279 % in 1972 and a record low of 43.343 % in 2008. Cuba CU: Age Dependency Ratio: % of Working-Age Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Cuba – Table CU.World Bank.WDI: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Age dependency ratio is the ratio of dependents--people younger than 15 or older than 64--to the working-age population--those ages 15-64. Data are shown as the proportion of dependents per 100 working-age population.;World Bank staff estimates based on age distributions of United Nations Population Division's World Population Prospects: 2024 Revision.;Weighted average;Relevance to gender indicator: this indicator implies the dependency burden that the working-age population bears in relation to children and the elderly. Many times single or widowed women who are the sole caregiver of a household have a high dependency ratio.

Chad TD: Age Dependency Ratio: % of Working-Age Population data was reported at 95.358 % in 2023. This records a decrease from the previous number of 97.860 % for 2022. Chad TD: Age Dependency Ratio: % of Working-Age Population data is updated yearly, averaging 101.627 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2023, with 64 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 107.647 % in 2002 and a record low of 81.736 % in 1960. Chad TD: Age Dependency Ratio: % of Working-Age Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Chad – Table TD.World Bank.WDI: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Age dependency ratio is the ratio of dependents--people younger than 15 or older than 64--to the working-age population--those ages 15-64. Data are shown as the proportion of dependents per 100 working-age population.;World Bank staff estimates based on age distributions of United Nations Population Division's World Population Prospects: 2024 Revision.;Weighted average;Relevance to gender indicator: this indicator implies the dependency burden that the working-age population bears in relation to children and the elderly. Many times single or widowed women who are the sole caregiver of a household have a high dependency ratio.

Germany DE: Age Dependency Ratio: % of Working-Age Population data was reported at 57.992 % in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 57.162 % for 2022. Germany DE: Age Dependency Ratio: % of Working-Age Population data is updated yearly, averaging 51.632 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2023, with 64 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 58.518 % in 1971 and a record low of 43.836 % in 1986. Germany DE: Age Dependency Ratio: % of Working-Age Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Germany – Table DE.World Bank.WDI: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Age dependency ratio is the ratio of dependents--people younger than 15 or older than 64--to the working-age population--those ages 15-64. Data are shown as the proportion of dependents per 100 working-age population.;World Bank staff estimates based on age distributions of United Nations Population Division's World Population Prospects: 2024 Revision.;Weighted average;Relevance to gender indicator: this indicator implies the dependency burden that the working-age population bears in relation to children and the elderly. Many times single or widowed women who are the sole caregiver of a household have a high dependency ratio.

In 2023, the child and old-age dependency ratio in Taiwan ranged at around ***** and ***** percent respectively, summing up to a total dependency ratio of ***** percent. While the child dependency ratio is expected to remain stable, the old-age dependency ratio will rise steadily in coming decades.

Austria AT: Age Dependency Ratio: % of Working-Age Population data was reported at 52.851 % in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 51.941 % for 2022. Austria AT: Age Dependency Ratio: % of Working-Age Population data is updated yearly, averaging 49.122 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2023, with 64 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 62.642 % in 1971 and a record low of 46.805 % in 2003. Austria AT: Age Dependency Ratio: % of Working-Age Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Austria – Table AT.World Bank.WDI: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Age dependency ratio is the ratio of dependents--people younger than 15 or older than 64--to the working-age population--those ages 15-64. Data are shown as the proportion of dependents per 100 working-age population.;World Bank staff estimates based on age distributions of United Nations Population Division's World Population Prospects: 2022 Revision.;Weighted average;Relevance to gender indicator: this indicator implies the dependency burden that the working-age population bears in relation to children and the elderly. Many times single or widowed women who are the sole caregiver of a household have a high dependency ratio.

Costa Rica CR: Age Dependency Ratio: % of Working-Age Population data was reported at 45.032 % in 2023. This records a decrease from the previous number of 45.141 % for 2022. Costa Rica CR: Age Dependency Ratio: % of Working-Age Population data is updated yearly, averaging 67.333 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2023, with 64 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 99.000 % in 1963 and a record low of 45.032 % in 2023. Costa Rica CR: Age Dependency Ratio: % of Working-Age Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Costa Rica – Table CR.World Bank.WDI: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Age dependency ratio is the ratio of dependents--people younger than 15 or older than 64--to the working-age population--those ages 15-64. Data are shown as the proportion of dependents per 100 working-age population.;World Bank staff estimates based on age distributions of United Nations Population Division's World Population Prospects: 2024 Revision.;Weighted average;Relevance to gender indicator: this indicator implies the dependency burden that the working-age population bears in relation to children and the elderly. Many times single or widowed women who are the sole caregiver of a household have a high dependency ratio.